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The Peace of God

The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.—Saint Paul, Philippians 4:7

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If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot.—John Bunyan

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Peace comes not from the absence of trouble, but from the presence of God.—Unknown

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Our daily lives can easily become filled with stress, pressure, and confusion. But we can stop at any moment and slip away into the presence of God’s Spirit through prayer and meditation, and there find peace and refreshing.—Mottos for Success

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Dear restless heart, be still, for peace is God’s own smile,
His love can every wrong and sorrow reconcile;
Just love, and love, and love, and calmly wait awhile.—Edith Willis Linn

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Jesus lay in the boat sleeping. The waves rose, the wind blew and the storm battered the small vessel about. His disciples were afraid: Afraid of the wind, afraid of the waves and fearful for their lives. They came to Jesus, woke Him up, begging for His help. The answer lay in His power. He said, “Peace, be still,” and there was peace. The wind ceased, and there was a great calm (Mark 4:35-41). No matter the turmoil of our life, we too can find peace if we turn to Jesus for His help.—Abi F. May

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Let My Spirit rest upon you and fill you with peace. Let My Spirit flow through your thoughts, mingle with your spirit, and give you strength.—Jesus

Peace with those around us

Live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.—Saint Paul, 2 Corinthians 13:11

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All men desire peace, but very few desire those things that make for peace.—Thomas a Kempis

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All works of love are works of peace. … Peace begins with a smile.—Mother Teresa

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Jesus gave us the key to happiness and harmony when He said, “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39). And remember, “neighbor” doesn’t only mean the one who lives next door; your neighbor is anyone He brings across your path.

When people don’t treat others with much love, of course they’re going to have problems. In fact, all of the evils in the world today can be traced back to people’s lack of love for God and one another. The simple love of God and one’s neighbors is still God’s solution, even in such a highly complex and confused society as ours. If we love God, we can love others, follow His rules of life, liberty, and the possession of happiness, and all will be well and happy in Him.—David Brandt Berg

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Sometimes it can be difficult to do the right thing, especially when the person you’re dealing with hasn’t done right to you, but I didn’t say, “Do to others as they do to you.” My code for living is far above that normal perception of fairness. I want you to live on a higher plane. Anyone can be nice to those who are nice, but the person who can be nice to those who aren’t is the bigger person and more blessed by Me.—Jesus

Peace in a world of conflict

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.—Jesus, Matthew 5:9 KJV

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We look forward to the time when the power of love will replace the love of power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.—William E. Gladstone

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Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not merely an absence of war. It is also a state of mind. Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.—Jawaharlal Nehru

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It is people’s rejection of the love of God and His loving laws that causes them to be selfish and cruel to their neighbor—man’s inhumanity to man, which is so apparent in today’s weary world with all of its enslavement by oppression, tyranny, and exploitation. Hundreds of millions suffer needlessly from hunger and malnutrition, disease and ill health, poverty, overwork, and abuse, not to mention the tortures of war and nightmares of perpetual fearful insecurity.—David Brandt Berg

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Pray for those who are touched by war at this very moment. They need your prayers, and each one needs Me, the Prince of Peace.—Jesus

Peace with God

Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.—Saint Paul, Romans 5:1

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You can have peace in your own heart even though all around you is war and confusion. You can have peace by personally receiving Jesus Christ into your own heart by asking Him to come in. He says, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any man hear My voice and open the door, I will come in to him” (Revelation 3:20).—David Brandt Berg

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“In the fear [reverence] of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge” (Proverbs 14:26). This place of refuge is promised to all believers, yet so few venture therein. I say unto you, come aside, My dear one. Come under My wings, into My place of refuge, that you may experience My love and My peace.—Jesus

* Quotes attributed to Jesus but not followed by Bible references are excerpts of personal messages that individuals received from Jesus while in prayer.